VFR Stats {
The VFR800 VTEC:
  • Built from 2002 through 2007, and fully compliant with the new emissions laws for 2008.
  • Model Number: VFR800FI
  • Dry weight: 470 pounds (yeah, that's heavy!)
  • Horsepower: 99.1 hp at 10750 rpm (Motorcyclist Online)
  • Quarter Mile: 11.26 @ 119.50mph (MCO again)
  • 0-60mph: 3.37 sec (MCO again)
  • 0-100mph: 7.80 sec (MCO again)
  • Fuel Economy, generally experienced: 34-43mpg, avg 36
  • Fuel Economy, my experience: 34-52mpg, avg 40
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.8 US gallon, incl. 0.8 gallon reserve (I'm not sure if I believe the book on this one.. I reach reserve after 4.5 gallons)
  • Engine Oil: 3.6 US qt. USE SYNTHETIC! The zinc and phosphates in many dino oils are known to clog up catalytic converters. 10w-40 seems to behave a little thin for my liking in florida, but 20w-50 seems too thick.
  • Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
  • Octane recommendation: (r+m)/2 method, 86 octane or better.. On some 87 I get pinging, so I often use 89.
Replacement Parts:
  • Spark Plugs: ???
  • Oil Filter: KN-204, stocked at some bike shops. Mobil 1 M1-108, stocked at Autozone.
  • Tire Pressure (factory): 36psi front, 42psi rear
  • Tires:
    • Front: 120/70ZR-17 Radial
      Stock: Bridgestone BT020 BATTLAX
    • Rear: 180/55ZR-17 Radial
      Stock: Bridgestone BT020 BATTLAX
Manuals:
  • Don't particularly care to look for one right now. :)
}